Sans Other Lyvu 1 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'JAF Domus Titling' by Just Another Foundry, 'Segoe UI' by Microsoft Corporation, and 'Morandi' and 'Mundo Sans' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, signage, labels, headlines, stenciled, industrial, utilitarian, rugged, diy, stencil aesthetic, industrial signage, tactile texture, display impact, broken stroke, inked, rough edges, soft corners, uneven rhythm.
This typeface is a stenciled sans with visibly interrupted strokes and small gaps at joins and curves, creating a cut-out, segmented construction. Strokes are fairly uniform and dark, with slightly softened corners and irregular, inked-looking edges that give the shapes a worn, handmade finish. Proportions lean compact with a steady cap height and a straightforward, upright stance, while counters stay open enough for clear recognition. The overall rhythm is slightly uneven due to the intentional breaks and the subtly variable stroke boundaries, which adds texture without turning fully distressed.
Best suited for short-to-medium display settings where texture and a stenciled voice are desirable, such as posters, event graphics, packaging, product labels, and signage. It can also work for branding accents or section headers, but the intentional gaps and rough edges may reduce comfort in long-form text at small sizes.
The font conveys a practical, industrial tone—like spray-stenciled markings, shipping labels, or workshop signage. Its roughened edges and broken strokes add grit and immediacy, suggesting utility, constraint, and hands-on making rather than polish or luxury.
The design intention appears to be a clean, legible sans foundation reinterpreted through a stencil constraint, adding rugged character while maintaining familiar letterforms. The consistent segmentation and slightly worn edge treatment suggest it was drawn to evoke real-world marking processes and industrial applications.
Stencil breaks appear consistently across rounds (e.g., O/Q/0) and along verticals and crossbars, giving the set a coherent system rather than random damage. Numerals match the same segmented logic and weight, helping mixed alphanumeric settings feel unified.